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Search for duplicate documents

When you save a second copy of something, OS will append a (1) or -1 after it and increment it for additional compamnies.


How can I search for them. OS will not allow me to search for "(1)" or -1.

(I would prefer (N) OR -N.)


I CAN have Finder list every document alphabetically, and find scan them, but too much work for these old eyes.



MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jun 18, 2023 4:20 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2023 7:24 AM

Try this free app. It works great and will let you drill down more to what you're trying to search:


https://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/



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